“Should a wise man answer with empty knowledge, And fill himself with the east wind?

Yet they say to God, ‘Depart from us, For we do not desire the knowledge of Your ways.

“Can anyone teach God knowledge, Since He judges those on high?

My words come from my upright heart; My lips utter pure knowledge.

“Hear my words, you wise men; Give ear to me, you who have knowledge.

‘Job speaks without knowledge, His words are without wisdom.’

Therefore Job opens his mouth in vain; He multiplies words without knowledge.”

I will fetch my knowledge from afar; I will ascribe righteousness to my Maker.

For truly my words are not false; One who is perfect in knowledge is with you.

But if they do not obey, They shall perish by the sword, And they shall die without knowledge.

Do you know how the clouds are balanced, Those wondrous works of Him who is perfect in knowledge?

“Who is this who darkens counsel By words without knowledge?

You asked, ‘Who is this who hides counsel without knowledge?’ Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, Things too wonderful for me, which I did not know.